Nursery School

We are pleased to offer morning and school-day classes for children aged 18 months – 4 years.

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Our Early Childhood Educators provide a wonderful opportunity for children to build their confidence while having fun with their friends. Our weekly inquiry-based programs using the Ministry of Education’s ELECT curriculum delight young children with stories, music and movement, arts & crafts, drama and French.

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Preschool fundamentals including literacy and numeracy prepare children for Kindergarten and are embedded in fun based activities such as circle time, songs, projects, games, and art.

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Hands-on projects introduce our youngsters to the world of science and fuel their natural curiosity.

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Our classrooms provide a wide range of materials including dramatic and science centers that are updated monthly, sensory bins, books, games, puzzles, music, and fantastic arts & craft supplies.

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Organized games and free-play in our safe backyard promotes physical fitness and co-operation. Preschoolers enjoy off-site excursions to neighbourhood establishments such as The Mount Pleasant Library, local markets, flower shops, Leaside Animal Clinic etc.

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Special visitors such as music and dance performers and community helpers like the fire fighters and dentists always provide extra excitement!

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Healthy snack time (and lunches for the longer programs) encourages social interaction and keeps children energized throughout the day.

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A nap/rest period follows lunch for the school-day programs.

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Purple Tree’s warm and positive atmosphere is a great stepping-stone to help children transition from their own homes to a peer-group setting.

 

• 18 months – 4 years

• Morning classes 9:00am – 11:45am

• Extended Preschool classes 9:01am – 3:00pm (2.5 – 4 years)

• School-Day Toddler classes: 9:00am – 4:00pm (18 – 30 months)

• Classes are offered 2, 3, and 5 days per week

• Student:Teacher ratios; 5:1 for toddlers and 8:1 for preschoolers

• PA Days, Christmas Break, one week of March Break and Easter Monday are not included for Preschool classes

• 10 month school year program with Summer Camp optional on a weekly basis